State Representative District 60 in Iowa State House District 60, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Jane Bloomingdale — Business owner in Northwood, IA

  Jane Bloomingdale is an incumbent Iowa State Representative for District 60, seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican primary. A lifelong resident of Northwood, she previously served on the city council and as mayor for two decades. Bloomingdale holds a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University and has a professional background as a tax and accounting business owner, as well as a coach and substitute teacher. She currently chairs the House State Government Committee. Her campaign priorities include delivering meaningful property tax relief, protecting private property rights, fostering economic development, and expanding access to quality, affordable child care.

• Dani Ollenburg — Stay-at-home mother in Clear Lake, IA

  Dani Ollenburg, a lifelong Iowan and mother of three, is a Republican candidate for Iowa House of Representatives, District 60. Formerly a licensed healthcare provider and dental hygienist, she spent the last six years homeschooling her children and working on political campaigns. Ollenburg is running to represent District 60 with Republican values, challenging incumbent Rep. Jane Bloomingdale. Her platform prioritizes defending property rights against eminent domain, supporting school choice, upholding pro-life policies, and promoting limited government, fiscal responsibility, and transparency. She also advocates for deregulation, entrepreneurship, and fostering local business-school partnerships.

• Alexander Schmidt — Freelance journalist in Carpenter, IA

  Alexander D. Schmidt, 32, is a freelance journalist residing in Carpenter, Iowa, with his partner Emily and cat Roxanne. A lifelong resident of Mitchell County, born in Osage and a 2012 graduate of St. Ansgar Community Schools, he previously worked as a journalist for local newspapers and ABC 6 News. Schmidt is seeking the Democratic nomination for Iowa House District 60, campaigning on priorities such as saving rural Iowa, ensuring a living wage, affordable health care, strong public schools, and protecting natural resources. He announced his candidacy driven by a desire to include younger, progressive Iowans in conversations about the state's future. He has earned the endorsement of the Iowa Federation of Labor.